Kupwara District

Occupying an area of 2379 sq. km, Kupwara District (5300 m above sea level) is encircled by the Line of Control in the northwest and Baramulla District in the south. Kupwara, the backward frontier district of Kashmir valley has several conjectures regarding its name and came into independent existence in 1979.

Having a net population of 3.29 lakhs as per the 1981 Census, the inhabitants cultivate paddy, wheat, maize, pulses, and fodder for a living. The scarce urban population of Kupwara is engaged in industrial enterprises and other allied ventures.

Wrapped by the Pirpanchal and Shamsbari mountain ranges, Kupwara with its lofty snow clad peaks and dense verdant forests are a picture postcard hill station. Tourists are mesmerized by the mind-blowing splendor of the Ainch, Bulbeer and Dajalongun mountains and the Balber,Bataner and Chilas Gully mountain paases. Besides the lush meadows of Ainch and Badi Behak and Bangus valley laced by gurgling streams, the mellow sunshine with a cool zephyr and with grazing cattle makes delightful picnic spots.